Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

We’ll teach you how to spice up any business gathering with the right decor, entertainment, and more. If the event is for internal teams, many attendees are obligated to go even if they don’t feel like it. By shopping local, you help create a more inclusive community and your attendees get to bond over discovering a new spot together.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They can be tailored to your groups to better assess the experience of attendees, speakers, and vendors. To understand the attendee experience at your events, all you have to do is ask. Below are 29 sample questions you could ask your attendees, speakers, or vendors. Remember, these are just sample questions.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Big events with a high number of attendees might require up to a year to plan. Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Book caterers, florists, and any remaining vendors. Keep your attendees informed.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. Read the blog to learn more about these amazing spaces for corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings, such as amenities , attendee capacity , and what the atmosphere is like. The Van Buren PHX.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 23, 2018

What you can learn from other planners’ entertainment mistakes. At MeetingsNet's Las Vegas Corporate Invitational Destination Showcase, held April 11-13, Matthew Gucu, a 25-year-veteran of the entertainment industry, spoke to meeting planners on entertainment for events. Hint: Don’t make the broom closet your green room.

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Stova

JUNE 22, 2023

But attendees’ expectations have changed a lot during the past few years. It can be about connections among stakeholders or between attendees and your brand. As a result, attendees became more tech-savvy. Attendees today are more sophisticated and have higher expectations for audience engagement.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Consistently one of the top destinations in the country for meetings and conventions because of its unique venues, unrivaled connectivity, and rich local talent pool—Los Angeles also offers a diversity of neighborhoods , local culture, dining, entertainment, and accommodation options that mean you never have to plan the same experience twice.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Here are some tried-and-true event ideas to help you wow attendees and bosses on a tight budget. That’s because: Each element—from promotion and decoration to food and entertainment—becomes décor. Negotiate with vendors. Entertaining Your Guests. Use food as entertainment. Event Ideas for Themes.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Its loyal attendees come year after year, enjoying space to meet and network, and learn about the newest technologies and innovations. Let attendees know what’s coming next while they’re at the event. WHAT IS EVENT MARKETING?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. They were able to experience authentic Orlando,” he said. People are looking for different things,” said Segin.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

Their staff and vendors were stretched thin by companies eager to return to events. Initially projected to be half the size, nSight 2022 drew in 1,400 registered attendees. With the technology available today, virtual events can go above and beyond what attendees expect. Value your vendor relationships.”

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 23, 2023

Inside, you’ll find a selection of lighting options, comfortable temperatures, and plenty of amenities for attendees. A performance and private entertainment venue, the Varsity Theatre has some serious art deco vibes. Head over to our partner, The Vendry , for event inspiration, vendors, venues, community, and more.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

These went from all things attendee engagement to more specific tech-related issues. How many days/hours & attendees are you expecting? Will they be breakout, keynote, or entertainment? Includes everything from Google ads to vendor and sponsor associated costs. Entertainment. How many sessions? Event Platform.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 17, 2023

But besides being full of interesting things for attendees to enjoy, there’s one aspect of the city that should put it at the top of any planners list: No sales tax. From food and beverage costs to vendor fees to AV equipment and venue rentals, those savings can really stack up. The best part? These savings are automatic on everything.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 14, 2023

From venues and vendors to set up and service, we explore all of the winter wonderland theme elements you need to organize an awe-inspiring event. If you want to surprise event attendees, mix things up and plan a winter wonderland-themed event in the spring or summer. What is a winter wonderland theme?

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

But potential attendees will also be interested to know what’s in store for their free time. Here’s a taste of what your attendees will find: The great outdoors, right outside Whether they want to spread out for a picnic or find a pickup softball game, Scissortail Park — located right in downtown OKC — is the spot.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2023

So if a transformative space with both indoor and outdoor entertainment is part of your event strategy, we highly suggest this awesome venue located in one of Phoenix’s most highly sought-after areas. The post 26 Phoenix Event Venues That Your Attendees Will Love appeared first on Bizzabo.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Whether deciding on the venue, entertainment, catering, or marketing strategy, knowing the budget constraints and allocations can guide decisions, ensuring that all arrangements are cohesive and within the set financial boundaries. Some prioritize marketing, while others emphasize the event’s content or entertainment.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

“The Traveling Man” statue walks tall in Deep Ellum — an arts and entertainment hub near downtown Dallas. But what about the in-between and after-meeting details that will delight your attendees, help them get the most out of their visit and even want to come back again? Dallas delights on that front, too.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 8, 2020

This might include tasks such as: Coming up with ideas for the event’s theme Deciding on a color scheme and designing invitations Working with the client to create a budget Locating the best venue Planning the event’s entertainment Finding a caterer and deciding on a menu Negotiating contracts with hotels and vendors.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 16, 2023

The biggest fear your attendee might have is simply getting lost in 500,000+ square feet of exhibit space, including a 67,000-seat dome, 28,000-square-foot ballroom, a 1,400-seat theater, and 80 meeting rooms. Your event app can quickly help attendees find their next educational track or workshop session. Don’t worry!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Host cities, in most cases, provide attendees with much more than they could have bargained for: unexpected culinary delights or mind-blowing entertainment hosted at top-flight event venues. For over 60 years, Downtown Seattle Association has functioned under the mission of creating a vibrant and inclusive downtown.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2018

You can use these to learn what will best resonate with the attendees during the live event. They can draft the goals of the software project and who will talk with potential vendors. This means reaching out to the attendees early on about their food choices. You Don’t Have to Handle Entertainment Management.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Across the street is sweetgreen , a health food takeout restaurant that can accommodate meeting attendees with dietary restrictions. Entertainment is plentiful, with Vivint Arena , Capitol Theatre and nine ski resorts within driving distance. Five multi-bedroom cottages come with private outdoor dining and entertainment spaces.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. So, to make the most of your event budget in 2023, make sure you choose your vendors far in advance. The Rise of Energy Costs . The global recession is causing energy prices to rise.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Either way, New Zealand is the nexus of entertainment, culture and nature. Guests will enjoy panoramic views from meeting areas that can be flexibly converted to the vendor’s needs during setup. Attendees will get astonishing views of Auckland from the boardrooms during their visit. of meeting space.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Planners can estimate that approximately 40% of their graduating class will attend the reunion, and about half of the attendees will bring a guest. If 50% of attendees invite a guest, planners should anticipate that 120 total guests will attend. Who will pay venue and vendor deposits? Entertainment equipment.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

How can we engage attendees and immerse them in the virtual experience? Even your event partners and vendors can have access to the most important aspects of the strategy and work alongside planners in order to execute an event to perfection. Lucky for you, there are a ton of great strategies you can employ to engage your attendees.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

While some offer birthday-specific packages, others offer private event room rentals with additional event service options available for purchase, such as catered meal service, personal on-course attendee service, entertainment, and more. When are the bills due? Pick the party date Select a date or date range for your event.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Not only will they feel safer, but attendees will turn to them with questions at an event – anything from asking for bathroom locations to following their directions in the case of a security breach or evacuation. We’ll talk about how to ensure you’re using the right vendors for this shortly. Don’t leave anything to chance.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

How many attendees will you invite? Every element of the event should come together to create a positive experience for the attendees. Attendees would expect lots of fun interactive opportunities throughout the day. An agenda provides a guideline to your event for your own planning purposes and for your attendees.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It can be difficult to find fundraising event ideas that are both affordable for hosts and attractive to attendees, but we can help. What will fundraiser attendees get out of the event: fun, food, entertainment, or recognition? We’ve created a list of fun, fresh, and successful fundraising event ideas we absolutely love.

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Utilizing these tools to enhance the corporate brand, entice customers, re-energize employees and educate attendees are all great reasons to gather. From the invitation, venue , caterer, décor , lighting, entertainment, linens and centerpieces , the list can be long and varied based on the event needs.

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Achieve Incentives

AUGUST 21, 2023

To make it truly epic, it’s important to add a few memorable extras that will keep your attendees hyped about the event for years to come. We’re not talking a few floaties and some drinks — think cultural immersion, themed entertainment, and a next-level sensory experience. Entertainment was everywhere. The biggest draw?

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Eventtia

JUNE 8, 2023

Every type of event requires a unique set of skills and know-how that will help you to mitigate the chaos and run smooth, engaging events for your attendees. Tasks such as finding a venue, creating health and safety protocols and catering have been replaced by finding the right technology and creating valuable content and engaging attendees.

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